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Li Yuanqing received the secret report and read it carefully.

The generals Xu Heizi, Kong Youde, Huang Guoshan, Shunzi and Niu Gensheng who accompanied the inspection were all a bit cautious.

As the saying goes, "The devil is one foot high, and the Tao is ten feet high."

At this time, although the contact between the Hou Jin Army and Western Liao was extremely obscure and deeply hidden, the entire node of Liao was already controlled by the Changsheng Battalion, surrounded by senior generals. For this link, everyone naturally

None of them are unfamiliar.

Especially at this time, when the battlefield situation was almost solidified and stalemate, everyone could guess without thinking that the Jin army must have wanted to divert the disaster to the east and make a fuss within the Ming Dynasty.

However, in the depths of Li Yuanqing's eagle eyes, there were not many fluctuations, and he was simply calm.

After a moment, he put the secret report into his pocket, looked slowly and methodically at the vast wilderness in the distance, smiled and said to Xu Heizi beside him: "Heizi, how long will it take to complete the Nancheng coal and firewood storage? Do you have it?"

Don’t have any new good ideas?”

Xu Heizi hurriedly said respectfully: "Commander, according to the considerations of the humble post, coal is still mainly stored in cellars. The humble post has already planned a dozen large warehouses in advance, all of which are covered with wooden frames and rammed earth. They will be dried for three to five days.

"

Although it was still midsummer at this time, winter in Liaodi came very quickly.

I'm afraid the weather will suddenly turn cold in mid-September.

There are abundant water systems and dense forests around Haizhou, but this is a flat hinterland. There are too many traces of previous human activities, and the original forests in the flat areas have been severely damaged.

At this time, in Haizhou New City, where Li Yuanqing was located, if he wanted to cut wood from the surrounding area, he could only go seven or eight miles or more than ten miles away. In addition, auxiliary work such as drying and other auxiliary work was included. In fact, there was no time left for the men to prepare supplies.

Not too abundant.

Otherwise, once the weather cools down, the same manpower and material resources can pull 500 carts of wood a day, but when the weather cools down, it can only pull 100 carts.

Take preventive measures before they happen. Only by being prepared can you avoid troubles.

Li Yuanqing will naturally have a firm control over the lifeline of necessary supplies such as coal and firewood.

At this time, it is only the beginning of mid-July, and the next batch of fleets from Changsheng Island will have to wait until the end of July or the beginning of August. Xu Heizi still has more than ten days to accelerate construction.

"Heizi, you must pay more attention to these things and don't neglect them at all."

Li Yuanqing glanced at Xu Heizi seriously.

"yes."

Xu Heizi quickly lowered his head respectfully.

Li Yuanqing smiled and glanced at the generals around him, "Xiao Kong, Guoshan, Shunzi, you guys, do you have any good ideas for how to resolve the current war?"

The generals naturally understood what Li Yuanqing meant.

Although the Ming army had a psychological advantage in the battle at this time, the Yang family's Aozi battle had actually lost some points. Everyone was holding their breath to regain the Yang family's Aozi situation.

With the great victory over Horqin Grassland and Yaozhou City, Kong Youde has become a representative figure of the new generation of generals in the Changsheng Camp. When he saw Li Yuanqing's eyes falling on him, he pondered for a moment and said respectfully: "Commander, at this time, the Tatars are

The defense line is quite solid, stable and not chaotic. If we try to force it, it will be counterproductive. I think we can change our thinking."

"Change your thinking?"

Li Yuanqing glanced at Kong Youde with interest and signaled him to continue.

All the generals around him also pricked up their ears, wanting to hear what good ideas Kong Youde had.

Kong Youde noticed the glances of the people around him and hurriedly explained carefully: "Commander, brothers, according to the current situation, if our army forces a war with the Tatars in Haizhou, I'm afraid~~ this will hit the target.

Huang Taiji's plan. They have the Yang family's victory in the Aozi battle. To a large extent, they have released part of their combat power and regained some confidence. In addition, they are surrounded by the main forces of the Houjin ministries.

It is not wise to be tough. On the contrary, Dongjiang's eastern front, including Horqin's western front, can be manipulated."

"Um?"

Li Yuanqing frowned slightly.

The surrounding generals also started talking in low voices.

Shunzi also came to his senses at this time and said hurriedly: "Commander, Xiaokong's idea is really good. If Dongjiang on the eastern front can exert force at this time and approach the old village, it will definitely disturb Hou Jin's military morale. In terms of patience,

These dog Tartars can't compare with us. Even if we spend two or three years here, we still don't have to worry about food and drink, but these Tartars are the mainstay of the family, and they can't afford to spend time here.

As for the Western Front, Xiaokong and I are already familiar with the situation before, but Huang Taiji is by no means a mortal, and he will probably be on guard. We need to think carefully about it."

Xu Heizi also nodded and said: "Commander, the art of war is as follows: surround Wei and rescue Zhao. Since the situation cannot be opened in Haizhou at this time, it is not a bad thing for us to change the target."

Huang Guoshan frowned and said: "It would be good to start the war on the eastern front. However, with the experience of the Yang family's Aozi battle, we should not push too far into the Dongjiang River."

Li Yuanqing nodded slowly, "You can't hang yourself on an old tree. If you move the tree to death, you'll live if you move it. This is a good idea. You can discuss it carefully, integrate it with the staff, and come up with several feasible plans.

Come."

"yes."

All the generals around him bowed down.

Li Yuanqing smiled: "The sun is so bright in the afternoon, and everyone has worked hard. Go back and have a good rest. Heizi, please report the progress of the project to me in person every morning and evening."

"yes."

…………

Li Yuanqing got off the wall, and the demeanor he had always maintained suddenly became a little gloomy.

Huang Taiji, this turtle son, is indeed on the right track.

But then again, ‘flies don’t bite seamless eggs’.

Not a single slap could be made.

If the ancestors were strong-willed, they would not have been deceived by the barbarians like Hou Jin.

At this time, although the accurate news has not yet come back, Li Yuanqing understands that 80% of the time, the Zu family will definitely go into the water.

But this is not necessarily a bad thing. If you have too many debts, you don’t have to worry about it. If you have too many lice, you don’t have to worry about it.

Li Yuanqing was about to go to Chen Zhong to discuss the matter, but a familiar voice suddenly rang in his ears, "I have met Li Shuai."

Li Yuanqing was stunned for a moment, but the gloom on his face had dissipated and was replaced by a spring-like smile, "Concubine, why are you here? The sun is so bright, be careful of getting tanned."

Bumbutai's pretty face turned red, and after a moment, he smiled and said: "My servant saw Li Shuai's hard work, so I became bold and wanted to cook some food for Li Shuai with my own hands at night. I wonder if Li Shuai has any spare time."

Li Yuanqing smiled: "Thank you, concubine, for your kindness. However, Yuan Qing's time is hard to say. If it's a little late, please take care of me, concubine."

Bumbutai couldn't help but be overjoyed, and said with a smile: "Thank you very much, Li Shuai. That slave will go back and prepare now."

Seeing Bumbutai leave in an indescribably shy manner, the corners of Li Yuanqing's mouth could not help but curl up slightly, but after a moment, he returned to being cold and stern.

…………

"What?"

"These bastards!"

"Yuan Qing, I know that these stupid fools from our ancestors know how to eat and drink! This guy Xue Guoguan is so damn good! It just so happens that at this juncture, Yuan Qing, let's

Have to guard against that.”

In Chen Zhong's big tent, he saw the secret report sent by the Houjin envoy from the front, and Chen Zhong couldn't help but have a fit.

Li Yuanqing was already calm at this time and said with a smile: "Brother, in fact, Lao Xue is not to blame for this matter. Rather, I later instructed him to do this."

"Well?"

Chen Zhong's pupils suddenly dilated, "Yuan Qing, what does this mean? Do you want to..."

Li Yuanqing smiled and said, "Brother, Huang Taiji knows how to do this trick. Why don't we treat him in his own way?"

"Uh...this..."

Although Chen Zhong had already caught something, he still had to twist around this corner for a while.

After a moment, he whispered: "Yuan Qing, do you want to make things bigger?"

"hehe."

Li Yuanqing smiled: "Brother, you can say that. However, at this juncture, I want to give Huang Taiji another blow!"

Although the plan proposed by Kong Youde before to divert disaster to the east was not bad, it was only on a purely military level.

As the old saying goes, 'The brave will win when we meet on a narrow road!'

Going astray and saving the country may be a very wise choice to preserve strength, but at this time, Li Yuanqing needs a face-to-face, head-to-head victory against Maimang to suppress the somewhat arrogant momentum of the Hou Jin Army at this time.

, allowing them to continue to live in the shadow of the Changsheng Camp and the Ming Army.

Especially in politics, it takes more initiative.

After briefly telling Chen Zhongsu his thoughts, Chen Zhong couldn't help but frown tightly, handed Li Yuanqing a cigar, lit one himself and said: "Yuanqing, to be honest, I also agree with Xiaokong's plan. After all,

More secure. To put it bluntly, even if something unexpected happens to Dongjiang on the eastern front, according to Chen Jisheng's shrewdness and Dongjiang's familiarity with the terrain, it shouldn't be too difficult to return to Pi Island. But... we have to

It would be very difficult to do things in Haizhou."

Li Yuanqing smiled: "So, brother, we must be more proactive!"
To be continued...